Noelle Pabst

RD, LD

Eating disorder dietitian in Columbia, Maryland and Virginia

Noelle@Couragetonourish.com

Hi! I’m Noelle. I am an anti-diet dietitian with a passion for dismantling diet culture. I see clients virtually in Maryland and Virginia, and host in-person appointments at our Columbia, Maryland office.

Before I explain my professional background, I’d like to share a few personal notes! I’m a proud Baltimorean, born and raised. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, seeing the great outdoors (National Parks if possible!) and reading. I am hopeful to adopt a furry friend/accomplice in the near future.

My approach to my work is compassion, empathy and understanding. My dietitian career began at the University of Maryland, College Park. After becoming registered, I began a role in the acute/intensive care setting where I worked primarily with surgical oncology and nutrition support patients. This setting was pivotal in my clinical nutrition knowledge, but it was not ideal for fostering long-term connections. I shifted to outpatient work and thoroughly enjoyed the relationships I built with clients. I was also able to begin work with adolescents. This background taught me the overwhelming importance of adequate nourishment, as well as the road blocks of diet culture and weight stigma that may hinder that goal.

I believe diet culture is ingrained in so much of life, that people of all backgrounds, genders and walks of life experience. My primary goal is for clients to feel confident and capable, whether their goals are establishing recovery, navigating nutrition information or finding food freedom. I am so grateful to work at Courage to Nourish, and align my values with my profession.

Courage to Nourish aims to pair our clients with an eating disorder dietitian who will be the best fit for their needs.

You and I would be a great fit if:

• You’re looking for weight-inclusive nutrition care
• You struggle with disordered eating or challenges with body image
• You find nutrition information overwhelming or confusing
• You find trying new foods difficult or intimidating

My typical client includes:

• Individuals who are looking to put diet culture behind them
• Individuals struggling with body image in a weight-focused world
• College students, and those transitioning to “adult” life
• Children (12+) and their families
• Clients with ARFID
• Anyone! I would love to schedule a discovery call with you and learn more about how Courage to Nourish can support your nutrition needs.

Reach out if you would like to work together!